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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.14, 4,076.48 and 2,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.14, 4,076.48 and 2,541.08 is: 3,802.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.14 : 4,076.48 = 2,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.14/4,076.48 = 2,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.14x = 4,076.48 × 2,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.14x = 10,358,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358,661.80/2,724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.54

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